Sawalda - Aklera, Jhalawar

Sawalda is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gul Kheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sawalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sawalda is 104496. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.73 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Sawalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sawalda

As per Census 2011, Sawalda village has a total population of 290 people, consisting of 150 males and 140 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sawalda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population290150140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723933
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1689375
Literate Population885335
Illiterate Population20297105

Nearby Villages of Sawalda

Sawalda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ardi KheraWest1.64 km
KishorpuraSouth-East2.15 km
KushalpuraSouth-West2.23 km
Dudhiya KheriEast2.24 km
UchawadaNorth-East2.31 km
DehlanpurNorth2.35 km
DadlaiSouth-East2.40 km
SemliNorth-West3.06 km
UchawadiNorth-East3.16 km
Patan JageerWest3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sawalda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sawalda. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Sawalda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sawalda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sawalda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sawalda village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sawalda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sawalda village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sawalda

Where is Sawalda located?

Sawalda village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sawalda?

The Gram Panchayat of Sawalda is Gul Kheri.

What is the pincode of Sawalda?

The pincode of Sawalda is 326039.

What is the population of Sawalda?

Sawalda has a total population of 290, including 150 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Sawalda?

There are 60 households in Sawalda.

What is the literacy rate in Sawalda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sawalda is 30.34%. Male literacy is 35.33% and female literacy is 25.00%.